Head of Finance
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other required reports.
- Manage finance team for all projects in Kenya.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Develop and implement strategies to monitor, measure, and mitigate liquidity risk exposure across the organization
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during annual audits and regulatory examinations.
- Assist department heads and senior management in developing annual budgets.
- Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare regular forecasts to support business planning and decision-making processes.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities based on financial data and provide insights to senior management.
- Manage cash flow and liquidity by monitoring cash balances, forecasting cash needs, and optimising cash resources.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
- Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of cash flow reports each month.
- Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools.
- Ensure deadlines for the monthly close process are met.
- Perform tasks as assigned by the Country Head and CFO, subject to evolving business needs.
- Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Promote transparency and accountability in financial reporting by accurately, clearly, and promptly communicating financial information.
- Ensure procurement is conducted in line with the company's Governance Handbook.
- Review financial transactions in line with the company’s policies
- Identify weekly payments for CFO and Country Head review in line with the company’s payment processes
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in finance or a related field
- A masters degree is preferred
- At least 10 years of experience with a minimum of five years' experience in a Senior position.
- CPA or ACCA required.